janela

Played my first show with the percussion group (that plays Maracatù, samba-reggae, coco...) and what a rush! I needed to drum for that long (about one hour) and sort of get beyond that depressed feeling from earlier in the day. The performance was in the theatre downtown - José de Alencar - a nice place, a century old. The centre court (where we played) is roofless and reminds me of a theatre we visited in Oxford, England. People danced, we sang and played and the room was filled with rhythm! My volunteer friends came out to watch. It was great to have that support and be able to smile out to people I knew in the crowd. They liked it and were glad to hear what the band sounds like, as I only practise drums at home.

Afterwards, we stayed to watch a tribute to Elis Regina, a Brazilian singer, with a sort of bossa nova style. Was great...so romantic.

Apparently, the theatre holds free shows every 17th of the month.